Headteacher

Northlands Wood Primary Academy, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3RX

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Pay scale: SLT Leadership Scale L11 - L24 £66,368 - £91,158 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sussex Learning Trust and Northlands Wood Primary Academy are delighted to welcome applications for the role of Headteacher to build on the excellent legacy of the current headteacher who is moving on to new pastures.

We are looking for a new Headteacher to join our dedicated team of staff, who will be fully committed to the ideals and philosophy of our overall vision. We are looking for someone with recent successful leadership experience, a proven track record of leading school improvement, demonstrable impact in raising achievement and the ability to successfully support and manage the Northland Wood team to make our school even better.

What the school offers its staff

Northlands Wood Primary Academy is a vibrant and forward-thinking school where every child is valued, nurtured, and inspired to achieve their best. Our school values underpin all aspects of life here, helping our pupils develop into confident, resilient, and compassionate learners.

We have created a dedicated microsite below, with further information and links to help you decide whether you have the skill set to be our next Headteacher. We also warmly encourage you to visit the school in person – details of how to book are available on the microsite.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews will be held Tuesday 24th March 2026 and Wednesday 25th March 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Northlands Wood Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 414 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northlands Wood Primary Academy website
• Email address: sdavis@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northlands-wood-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Northlands Wood Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdavis@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk.

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